Ah my good friend Ca2+! Not a consultation goes by without your mention…and deservedly so as it is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its importance is critical for maintaining healthy bones and teeth, nonetheless for well-functioning cardio, nervous and...

Eating during pregnancy should evolve throughout the three trimesters, as your body’s needs and your baby’s needs change. In your first trimester you are mostly aiming at keeping food down, whereas in your third trimester your metabolism increases, conveniently...

At this point most women have conquered the nausea and fatigue stage. Now that your appetite has returned, let’s focus on nutrient dense foods. Another common theme that repeats itself during pregnancy is the importance of consuming a variety of whole foods. This...

One of the things that really bothers me as a naturopath and as a pregnant woman is that it’s difficult to find trimester-specific nutritional information. Throughout pregnancy your vitamin and mineral needs are slightly different, so rather than writing about...

Ok, there is no denying, there is a definite baby-boom among my friends right now. Is this really the age? Are we not too young for this people!? If you too have caught the baby-making bug and want a little dragon baby of your own (2012 is the year of the dragon in...